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IREX: What we learned from training citizens to detect fake news

07. 11. 2017

Fake news and disinformation campaigns are more sophisticated than ever. Quick technological solutions won't solve the problem on their own. That's why, in addition to partnering with media outlets to strengthen independent media, IREX has developed new ways of empowering citizens to detect and decode disinformation.

IREX recently conducted a pilot media literacy project in Ukraine called Learn to Discern. The goal was to equip Ukrainian citizens to both identify misinformation and demand better quality information. Results from the evaluation were extremely promising: people became more skillful in separating fact from fiction, and they shared what they learned with their family and friends.

Learn to Discern’s unique training methodology provides practical skills to citizens of all ages through videos, games, and other interactive learning experiences.